Quality Laboratory Test Technician (QLTT)
About us
Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) is a global organization, operating two distinct businesses in juvenile products and home products. Dorel’s strength lies in the diversity, innovation, and quality of its products as well as the superiority of its brands. Dorel Juvenile’s powerfully branded products include global brands Maxi-Cosi and Tiny Love, complemented by regional brands such as Safety 1st, BebeConfort, Cosco, and Infanti. Dorel Home, with its comprehensive e-commerce platform, markets a wide assortment of domestically produced and imported furniture. Dorel has annual sales of US$1.7 billion and employs approximately 4,200 people in facilities located in twenty-two countries worldwide.
Your mission
We are currently seeking a QLTT for our Columbus, IN location. The QLTT will perform a variety of testing procedures on the products we sell worldwide. This individual must have the ability to read and follow SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), utilize laboratory equipment to perform key diagnostic and quality testing, and effectively communicate testing results. The ideal candidate would have the ability to gain knowledge quickly, apply it to optimize productivity, manage their time effectively, utilize available resources efficiently, and communicate the status of activities clearly.
Key responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of this position will be to:
- Set-up and perform a variety of testing procedures including crash testing for car seats.
- Learn and properly apply child restraints for car seats, strollers, infant carriers, etc.
- Learn and effectively utilize a variety of testing machinery and hand measurement equipment.
- Measure and Analyze data to determine compliance to the related requirements.
- Utilize mechanical aptitude and hand tools to setup a variety of testing fixtures.
- Utilize Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access) and oral communication skills to effectively communicate testing results.
- Utilize organizational skills to manage time efficiently and effectively on individual tasks or as part of a team.
Working in the Quality Laboratory in a safe, friendly, clean and Temperature Controlled environment with a small group of highly knowledgeable and skilled individuals, can be rewarding. Working at Dorel Juvenile means having a real impact on people’s lives. Our aim is to introduce and grow talent at all levels of our organization. Advancement and training opportunities available for strong candidates.
If you are looking for an opportunity to learn a new trade, if you possess the willingness, desire, and ability to learn new skills, equipment, and methodologies, and you wish to advance your earning capacity while ensuring the safety of young children, this is the opportunity you are looking for.
Your profile
- High school diploma/equivalent
- Occasionally lift 70 lbs., push/pull 50 lbs. (maneuver Anatomical Test Dummies).
- Apply tensioning forces up to 15 lbs. (apply child restraints).
- Willing to work OT as needed.
- Willing to work one day on the weekend as part of a split week shift.
Are you ready to grow with us?
All of our talented employees share the same mission: to Care for Precious Life. We help families live carefree lives by providing them with juvenile products with the highest safety and comfort standards. Our frontrunner mentality matches our position as a global market leader. Being first means we forge our own path, we explore new ways to enhance our brands. We are continuously reinforcing our leading position and believe that team spirit, personal drive, and accountability can make a real difference in achieving sustainable growth.